Lowell McClure Sr., 82, former Tappan employee

Mike Buettner Published: October 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Lowell Andrew McClure Sr., 82, formerly of the Hayesville area died Sunday Oct. 15, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1923, in Ashland County, the son of Cleo and Lucy Brubaker McClure. He was a farmer and had worked at the former Tappan Co. Lowell was an Army veteran serving during World War II and a member of Jeromesville American Legion Post 749.He is survived by two sons, Lowell McClure Jr. and his wife Sue, and Rusty McClure and fianc Cappie Betson all of Hayesville; a daughter, Sara Beecher and her husband Henry of Ashland; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; a brother, Marvin McClure of Loudonville; a sister-in-law, Ima Jean Zehner of Mohicanville; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Doris Dravenstott.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Zehner McClure on April 5, 1999; and a brother, D. Claire McClure.Services will be 10:30 am Thursday Oct. 19, 2006, at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville with Pastor Paul Atkinson officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery.Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 18, 2006, at the funeral home or one hour prior to the service. (T-G 10/17/06)